Changes announced at Pisgah Forest Elementary, central office

Thursday

Jul 21, 2016 at 3:00 AM

From staff reports

Following approval by the Transylvania County School Board on July 18, Superintendent Jeff McDaris announced new leadership for Pisgah Forest Elementary School and a re-organization of central office staff.

Tonya Treadway is set to begin her twentieth year in Transylvania County Schools as the new principal at Pisgah Forest Elementary, where she previously taught first grade for eight years. During 16 years of elementary teaching, Treadway taught first, third, and fourth grades in Transylvania County.

“While we know Brevard Middle School is sad to be losing Mrs. Treadway, I know she is very excited to join the great Pisgah Forest Elementary School family and is eager to begin,” McDaris said in a news release. “She is looking forward to working with everyone there as we continue upon this school’s great traditions, moving forward into a bright future.”

After graduating from Appalachian State University, Treadway started her teaching career at T.C. Henderson Elementary School in 1997. She obtained a master’s degree in elementary education from Gardner-Webb during her stint at PFE. Her masters’ level research on teaching and learning focused in improving math problem-solving skills through multi-sensory approaches.

In 2013, she was named lead teacher at Brevard Middle School, a role she held for two years. Continuing on at BMS for the last year, Treadway served as Assistant Principal and completed administrator’s certification at Appalachian State University.

“I’m very excited to have an opportunity to return to PFE,” said Treadway, “to revisit relationships I’ve had for a number of years, and to build something that I hope will last for a long time. I feel very honored to have this chance to work with such excellent educators, and privileged to work with PFE students on a daily basis.”

Missy Ellenberger was named as a new assistant principal for Pisgah Forest Elementary School. Ellenberger, a career-and-technical education teacher in marketing, previously taught at Brevard Middle School and recently served as assistant principal at Brevard High School for two years.

McDaris also announced an organizational change to central office staff. Dr. Jeremy Gibbs was named as chief academic officer, with responsibility for all curriculum areas and achievement in learning and teaching. Brian Weaver was named as senior director for human resources, with oversight of staffing, recruitment, and retention for all nine TCS schools and the central office.

In announcing the changes, McDaris cited in the news release a desire to increase capacity for improving teaching, learning, and relationships throughout the school family and community.

“We are the vital cornerstone to help our school-based administrators, teachers, and staff, and ultimately, our students reach new heights, build upon success, and foster strong working relationships. I continue to feel deeply privileged and fortunate to be able to work alongside this team each day, and I know that Dr. Gibbs and Mr. Weaver are excited about their work.”

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